My time is far too valuable for that poor return.   

Especially the reminder that a realtor can be a valuable asset in this process.

RoofstockRoofstock allows you to browse a wide range of rental properties for free, providing a valuable resource for finding turnkey investments.

You bought 60 to 100 year-old properties primarily for cash flow and now you feel your investment is not working because you are forced to re-invest some of your cash flow back into the properties.Here is the thing: they are your assets and you can make them better and more valuable.

Stay away from gurus and people who charge you for their “expertise” in the beginning  so much free info out there  Its exciting to see how investors grow in this journey, and I’m sure you’ll build valuable connections along the way- Bigger pockets is a gold mine. 

Valuable response Jonathan! 

It sounds like a fantastic opportunity to network and gain valuable insights.

I've gained valuable insights from a challenging experience with investing in a condo unit or a single family home.

Its regulated for many reasons, most important of which is to make sure homeowners' always have someone looking out for their best interests when it comes to the sale of (what is usually) their most valuable asset.I do think that the law is too narrowly written (e.g., I think an unlicensed person should be able to represent themselves in a purchase/sale in the same way a homeowner can make renovations to their own home without an MHIC license), but overall I think this is good for the general public (and, yes, its good for Realtors - but as Russell points out HB301 was introduced at the request of MREC, not Maryland Realtors).To reemphasize Russell's last point: if a wholesaler believes they are operating in an ethical manner then they should get licensed and submit to the rules that MREC has put in place to protect the public from real estate scammers and incompetent licensees.

Ideally you make some money for your efforts and obtain a valuable education.